Can-Can Tour 1955 - Articles Page 4

Opened: June 25, 1955

Can-Can - 1955 - US Tour History , Info & More

The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.

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Review: A Gripping, Thought-Provoking & Highly Entertaining INHERIT THE WIND at the Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Peter Nason - Jan 22, 2024


Led by two incredible performances and a visionary director, it's a production where everything goes right.

SHUCKED, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024


Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

New York City Opera to Offer a Presentation of Pedro Halffter's Opera KLARA This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024


New York City Opera will present a presentation of Pedro Halffter's opera KLARA, an operatic and dance performance about artificial intelligence this month.

Stage and Screen Star Bill Hayes Has Passed Away at 98
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Bill Hayes, star of many musicals throughout the 1950s, playing leading man to stars such as Shirley Jones, Florence Henderson, and Carol Lawrence, has passed away at the age of 98.

The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.

EnsembleNewSRQ's NIGHT AND DAY to Feature World Premiere of a Commissioned Work and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ), the innovative chamber music ensemble, will continue its eighth season with “Night and Day,” a program featuring five works, including a world premiere of Scott Lee's “Karst,” a work written for artistic directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Releases New Block Of Tickets On Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


A new block of tickets has been released for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical! Get your tickets now for performances through Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE The 2022 Olivier Award-Winning Best New Musical Sets Its Destination For Schenectady
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023


The 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Schenectady. The Broadway and West End hit show based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film will play the MainStage at Proctors from June 6 to June 8, 2024. Casting will be announced at a later date.

New York City Opera to Present An Evening Of Caroling At Bank Of America Winter Village At Bryant Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2023


New York City Opera presents an evening of caroling at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, featuring singers from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Show Choir.

Video: Watch the Cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE Perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2023


Earlier this this morning, the cast of Back to the Future headed to 34th Street to perform a special number as a part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watch the full video!

Dick Van Dyke Special Coming to CBS to Celebrate '98 Years of Magic'
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2023


DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC is an entertainment special honoring and celebrating the legendary career of the iconic actor and performer. The two-hour tribute event will also showcase songs and archival footage from the best of his nearly full century career encompassing “Mary Poppins,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and more.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023


Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the line-up for its 20th Anniversary season, which will feature one classic work receiving its first professional regional production, a revival of a contemporary classic, the regional premiere of a new adaptation of a classic thriller, and the regional premiere of an award-winning new play.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to the Fisher Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023


Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas is confirmed to star as Atticus Finch for the complete third touring season of the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, including the Detroit engagement at the Fisher Theatre March 5 – 17.

Chamber Music Northwest Presents Return of Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023


Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet returns with Latin-inspired program ¡Viva la Música! for final Artists-in-Residence concert at The Old Church on November 30.

Guest Blog: 'She Was More Than Just a Singer': Soprano Nadine Benjamin on the Legacy of 'La Divina' and 7 DEATHS OF MARIA CALLAS
by Guest Author - Nov 8, 2023


Maria Callas, an extraordinary force in the world of opera, possessed a mesmerising ability to convey authentic emotion through her singing.  Her dramatic coloratura style was nothing short of a revelation, captivating audiences worldwide. 

Review: BULRUSHER at Berkeley Rep Is a Lyrical Coming-of-Age Tale in a Small Northern California Town
by Jim Munson - Nov 7, 2023


What did our critic think of BULRUSHER at Berkeley Rep? BroadwayWorld reviews the captivating production of Eisa Davis' 'Bulrusher.' The 2007 Pulitzer Prize nominated play runs through December 3rd.

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Present 'Big Screen Debuts' Series Featuring Films by Renowned Auteurs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


Explore the Coolidge Corner Theatre's 'Big Screen Debuts' series, featuring the first feature films of renowned directors such as The Coen Brothers, Sofia Coppola, Barry Jenkins, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, and Satyajit Ray. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the early works of these iconic filmmakers at the newly-expanded Coolidge theater.

Disney100: The Exhibition Will Open in Kansas City in May 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023


Disney100: The Exhibition will open at Union Station’s state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot Bank of America Gallery on May 24, 2024, and is expected to draw enthusiastic visitors from every corner of the U.S. and around the world.

Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 2, 2023


Immigration and adapting (or not) to a new homeland is as current a topic as it has ever been. In Arthur Miller’s 1955 play A View From The Bridge, we see the difficulties in casting off centuries of inherited tradition to adapt to a new social structure. Holly Race Roughan’s thrilling production brings out all the nuance and emotion of the text. It feels as fresh as it does familiar.

DC-Area Premiere of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS to Open in Bethesda in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023


Perisphere Theater, a Helen Hayes Award-winning, nonprofit theater company based in Montgomery County, Md., will open the DC-area premiere of Hazardous Materials.

Lorenzetti's Carmine Crucifix Returns To Pinacoteca In Siena After Restoration Funded By Friends Of Florence
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023


The Carmine Crucifix, a 14th-century masterpiece by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, has returned to the Pinacoteca in Siena after a meticulous restoration. Discover the details of the restoration process and how you can see this exceptional artwork on display until January 8, 2024.

Photos/Video: Original BACK TO THE FUTURE Star Joins Broadway Cast Onstage to Perform 'Earth Angel'
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 24, 2023


On Saturday, October 21st, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated “Back to the Future Day” with special performances from Harry Waters Jr., best known as Marvin Berry in the original “Back to the Future” film. Check out photos and video from inside the big night!

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023


'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by Jade Kops - Oct 21, 2023


Review: Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts on A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Once again, Hayes Theatre has achieved another astounding triumph. Director Dean Bryant has assembled the perfect ensemble with his production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. His expert hand delivers the ultimate musical theatre experience

Other Productions of Can-Can

1953   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1954   West End London Production
West End
1955   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1959   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1962   Off-Broadway City Center Revival
Off-Broadway
1981   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1988   International Tour
1988   West End London Revival
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2007   London Lost Musicals Concert
London
2007   Los Angeles Pasadena Playhouse Production
Los Angeles

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